Community Nurse / Deputy Team Lead (Twilight)
Are you a nurse looking for a supportive team and the opportunity to develop new skills? This is an exciting time to join the Twilight Community Nursing service in West Herts. We are developing new community pathways which will support the delivery of more care in people's homes, and to enable us to do this we have a range of new learning and development opportunities available through the CLCH Academy.
We are looking for a part-time community nurse deputy team lead with a genuine interest in continuing to develop skills in this field. You must be able to work flexibly according to service needs and have excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
We are looking for staff to work from 4.30pm to 8.30pm
You will be based at one of four sites within the Herts Valley area: Watford (BRE), Hertsmere (Potters Bar Community Hospital), St Albans and Harpenden (Harpenden Memorial Hospital), and Hemel Hempstead (The Forum, Marlowes).
Do get in touch with Jacinth Morrison, Locality Manager, at jacinth.morrison@nhs.net or alternatively on 0208 1025884 if you would like to arrange an informal visit and meet the team.
Main duties of the job The Community Nurse Deputy Team Lead (DTL) will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The Community Nurse will work in patient/carers' own homes as well as visiting patients in residential homes.
The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The Community Nurse DTL will promote optimum independence and individualised client-centred care to a delegated caseload.
The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.
The service covers five localities across Herts Valleys working 4pm-8pm across 7 days. The Community Nurse DTL would be expected to work a pattern of 4.30pm-8.30pm to enable continuity of care handover to the Overnight services.
About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job responsibilities **Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification Education/Qualification
Willingness to undertake training as appropriate
Evidence of other post-registration education and training
Previous experience working at a senior level
Experience
Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne)
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS
Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
Key Attributes
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description with or without adaptations).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience £16,858 to £20,246 (including HCAS) plus unsocial hours allowance
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We are looking for a part-time community nurse deputy team lead with a genuine interest in continuing to develop skills in this field. You must be able to work flexibly according to service needs and have excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
We are looking for staff to work from 4.30pm to 8.30pm
You will be based at one of four sites within the Herts Valley area: Watford (BRE), Hertsmere (Potters Bar Community Hospital), St Albans and Harpenden (Harpenden Memorial Hospital), and Hemel Hempstead (The Forum, Marlowes).
Do get in touch with Jacinth Morrison, Locality Manager, at jacinth.morrison@nhs.net or alternatively on 0208 1025884 if you would like to arrange an informal visit and meet the team.
Main duties of the job The Community Nurse Deputy Team Lead (DTL) will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional. The Community Nurse will work in patient/carers' own homes as well as visiting patients in residential homes.
The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The Community Nurse DTL will promote optimum independence and individualised client-centred care to a delegated caseload.
The post holder will also support the Community Nursing Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain quality of the service.
The service covers five localities across Herts Valleys working 4pm-8pm across 7 days. The Community Nurse DTL would be expected to work a pattern of 4.30pm-8.30pm to enable continuity of care handover to the Overnight services.
About us Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme (only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here:
https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Job responsibilities **Please refer to job description, person specification and trust values, for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.**
Person Specification Education/Qualification
Willingness to undertake training as appropriate
Evidence of other post-registration education and training
Previous experience working at a senior level
Experience
Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne)
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS
Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
Key Attributes
Able to provide evidence of where you have demonstrated the Trust's Values and Behaviours.
Able to meet the required IT Skills for the post
Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description with or without adaptations).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Depending on experience £16,858 to £20,246 (including HCAS) plus unsocial hours allowance
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